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FrankMA
Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
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Re: Is Yamaha YS928 Underpowered?
Reply #5 Jan 6, 2011 8:15 pm |
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I'd be willing to bet that the Yamaha will be more than capable at doing what it's designed to do, even with a smaller engine. It would be embarrassing if the smaller Yamaha engine outperforms the larger Honda unit, won't it? Shhhhhh! Don't say that too loud - there's a lot of Honda nuts out there......
Toro Wheel Horse 522xi GT, Honda HS928TA, Honda HS621AS, Honda HS520A, Toro CCR3000 (work in progress), Honda HS624WA (sold 08/23/2010), Stihl BR550 Backpack Blower, Stihl MS250, McCulloch MS1635, Honda EM6500SX Generator
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rubinew
Joined: Dec 30, 2010
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Re: Is Yamaha YS928 Underpowered?
Reply #7 Jan 6, 2011 8:44 pm |
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I really doubt that Yamaha 250CC is more efficient than Honda 250CC or B&S for that matter. These guys know how to get the most power out of their engines. You can see Honda HS970i by going to the website below (I do not know Japanese): http://www.honda.co.jp/snow/products/hss970i_1170i.html
I am sure the Yamaha and Honda are very similar, but then, we can only speculate.
But these are just the engines, what about clutches, belts, gears, ratios, bearings, etc. The whole package and engineering behind the package is what delivers the final outcome. That 6 hp Yamaha that I took for a test drive chewed ice and threw way further than my 8hp MTD. The Yamaha YS928J is the only Yamaha model listed that does not use a belt to drive the Auger, electro magnetic clutch, does that help? Maybe?, I am not an Engineer! Engine displacement is not always a representation of final HP either, look at all the small car engines producing massive HP. The truth will be in the test drive, Oh, and here is an exerpt from the Canada Web Site: The first Yamaha snowblower made its debut in 1978, and have been in production in Japan ever since. Yamaha snowblowers have evolved to meet the demands of Canadian consumers, featuring new technologies and improved features, making them more efficient and easier to use than ever before. We’ve been in the snowblower business for 32 years. Here’s a little insight into our past: - 1978 Launch of the first snowblower, YT665
- 1980 First single stage YSM250
- 1982 YSM555 debut
- 1983 First commercial model YT1090
- 1985 Debut of the 8hp YT875
- 1988 First electric chute, variable speed trans. SA560E
- 1996 First OHV engine and Hydrostatic trans. YT660E
- 1999 “Shear bolt guard system” intro.
- 2001 First silent model, electromagnetic clutch and auto choke YS870J
- 2003 Fully automatic silent model YS1390AR
- 2009 YU240 first dual stage sled and wheel style / Easy turn system intro.
- 4 Stroke Enigine Powered by a proven durable and efficient 250cc, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHV Yamaha engine. Serving up excellent fuel economy, so clearing your driveway won't break the bank. We've also added our low oil level protection for increased peace of mind. And the sound muting design of the large muffler is quiet for those early morning jobs!
Considering the YS928J is advertised as "The Flagship of Yamaha Blowers" I expect this blue beast to perform!!!
This message was modified Jan 6, 2011 by rubinew
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daniel
Location: NY
Joined: Oct 21, 2010
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Re: Is Yamaha YS928 Underpowered?
Reply #8 Jan 6, 2011 8:49 pm |
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. But these are just the engines, what about clutches, belts, gears, ratios, bearings, etc. The whole package and engineering behind the package is what delivers the final outcome. I would agree with this. I know my jeep with the tall 3.21 gears is very underpowered, and I have to downshift to fourth gear if i am going uphill! But a lot of people swap in 4.1 or up to 5.38 gears in the axles and they get much much better "power" with the same dodge caravan engine. I shudder at what gas mileage they are getting though :) You can't mess with the laws of physics, but there are always tradeoffs. -dan
This message was modified Jan 6, 2011 by daniel
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rubinew
Joined: Dec 30, 2010
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Re: Is Yamaha YS928 Underpowered?
Reply #10 Jan 6, 2011 9:23 pm |
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You got me! I am just envious of your new toy which you are about to purchase. Go Blue!
Yeah, if they can get one in, spoke to the Dealer today, Yamaha told him not till early February.
He is contacting Dealers in other Provinces to see if they have stock and can send him some. Sure, I had to pick a model that everyone else in the Country want!!
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